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2020-2021 Forest River Surveyor recall: recreational vehicle/trailer

Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall on May 22, 2020. It covers about 88 vehicles.

vehicles affected
88
reported
May 22, 2020
owners notified
Jun 8, 2020

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Surveyor Travel Trailers, model SVT296QBLE. The safety chains are insufficient for the trailer's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and may break in the event of the trailer coming unhitched.
Risk
If the vehicle trailer becomes detached from the tow-vehicle, the safety chains may break, leading to complete detachment and potential property damage, personal injury or a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and a dealer or service center will replace the safety chains, free of charge. The recall began June 8, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑574‑642‑3112. Forest River's number for this recall is 37-1170.

Recall number 20V297000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 20V297000

Is there a recall on the 2020-2021 Forest River Surveyor recreational vehicle/trailer?

Yes. Recall 20V297000, reported on May 22, 2020, covers about 88 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 20V297000?

Forest River will notify owners, and a dealer or service center will replace the safety chains, free of charge. The recall began June 8, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑574‑642‑3112. Forest River's number for this recall is 37-1170.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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